Keto Paksiw na Pata (Walang Asukal, Walang Saging)
Keto Pork Hocks in Vinegar Stew (No Sugar, No Bananas)
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely no sugar, saba bananas, or canned banana blossoms (which often come in syrup). About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Filipino food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fork-tender pork hocks (pata) simmered in a tangy vinegar-based sauce with garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. This keto version strictly omits the traditional saba bananas and any added sugar, focusing on the savory and sour profile.
Key ingredients
Pork hocks (pata), vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, cooking oil, salt, water.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request absolutely no sugar, saba bananas, or canned banana blossoms (which often come in syrup). Confirm the absence of these ingredients.
Watch out for
High risk of added sugar, saba bananas, or sugar-sweetened banana blossoms in typical restaurant preparations.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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